AMN Executive Interview with AASA’s Steve Handschuh and Bill Long
In today’s Executive Interview, Steve Handschuh, president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Bill Long, executive vice president, AASA, talk about the impact that the recent passage of the Right to Repair Act in Massachusetts (and the possibility of a similar national agreement) will have on the automotive aftermarket supplier industry. They also discuss the role the supplier industry played in moving Right to Repair forward in Massachusetts.
Former Driven Brands Chairman Ken Walker Joins 1-800-Radiator Board
Walker recently retired from his position as chairman and CEO of Driven Brands Inc., parent company of Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco Franchising Inc., Econo Lube and Tune Inc., Aero-Colours Inc., AutoQual USA, Drive N’ Style and Tortal.net.
Executive Interview: AAIA’s Kathleen Schmatz and Aaron Lowe Discuss the Recent Right to Repair Victory in Massachusetts
On the heels of the governor’s signature yesterday on the Right to Repair bill (HB 4362) in Massachusetts, AAIA’s Kathleen Schmatz and Aaron Lowe sat down with aftermarketNews to provide an update on where the bill now stands in Massachusetts as well as nationally. AAIA, alongside the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), is credited with initially spearheading the national Right to Repair campaign in 2001. The bill made its way to various stages of Congress nearly every year over the past decade. With the governor’s signature now in place, AAIA, in conjunction with CARE, says it looks to continue the momentum created in Massachusetts by sitting down with automakers to work out a national agreement.
AkzoNobel Recognizes Most Influential Women in Collision Repair at Special Ceremony
Industry’s most notable women honored in San Antonio during annual I-CAR Industry Event and Collision Industry Conference.
Dayco Establishes Memorial Scholarship to Honor the Late Donald Bethune
Dayco has initiated the memorial fund with a contribution of $5,000 for scholarships designated for students pursuing careers as automotive technicians.
University of the Aftermarket’s Heavy Duty Leadership Conference Begins
Participants in this year’s class represent a wide range of heavy-duty aftermarket job functions and geographies. Organizations include manufacturing, warehouse distribution, logistics, association, OES and program groups.
NASCAR Technical Institute Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Since its opening, thousands of NASCAR Tech graduates have gone on to careers in the automotive repair and motorsports industry.
AERA Names Paul Hauglie New President
The Engine Builders Association (AERA) has announced the hiring of its fifth president in its 90th year of operations. With the recent retirement of former AERA president, John Goodman, who stepped down June 30, AERA’s board of directors launched a national search for a new president.
OBITUARY: Donald G. Bethune, Former Dayco President
During his career, Bethune held the position of chairman of the Automotive Industries Association (AIA), was involved with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and also received multiple accolades for his distinguished service and contributions to the automotive industry.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow to Open Oct. 2 Remanufacturing and Sustainability Conference
The conference theme, “Remanufacturing and the Sustainable Organization,” links remanufacturing with an organization’s overall sustainability strategy. Within the framework of the triple bottom line, speakers and panelists will discuss ways to build and market a sustainable organization.